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Technology Portfolio Manager

PHILADELPHIA-19107, PA, US
11/08/2016

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Required Skills

MS Office

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

Technology Portfolio Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

· Work with key business stakeholders to drive the prioritization, delivery and governance of the book-of-work, chairing steering committees and program review boards as required

· Successfully deliver the project portfolio on time and within budget, ensuring that business outcomes are achieved and risks are effectively resolved or mitigated

· Consider commercial viability of and secure funding for technology projects and other initiatives prior to commencement

· Work with onshore and offshore IT delivery, support and vendor teams to successfully deliver the portfolio of work

· Manage and lead a team of project managers to develop competencies and provide career growth

· Direct and lead and coach project managers if Agile methodologies.

· Direct and lead project managers and team leads to resource manage against the project demand

· Manage the portfolio of projects through the full project management and software development lifecycle (SDLC), complying with internal policies and processes for IT project delivery and change management

· Ensure consistency and best-practice methodologies for project delivery are followed across all platform teams and projects within the portfolio using regional and global collaboration

· Line management of the team of project managers (approximately six staff)

· Manage the book of work, including the forecasting and reporting of status, risks & issues, financials, and benefits

Required Skills:

· Highly organized and demonstrated driving ability to deliver on multiple competing priorities

· Deep experience in technology project& portfolio financial management skills using Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies, preferably in the asset management industry (though not mandatory)

· Experience with project management and portfolio management software (e.g. Clarity, Aptio, MS Project, MS Office)

· Demonstrated proficiency in resource management

· Excellent stakeholder management skills, especially with senior business, IT, and vendor stakeholders

· Proven ability to make the right decisions and successfully drive delivery within budget and timelines

· Proven track record in leading a high-performing delivery team and proposing/achieving successful outcomes for business stakeholders

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

· Strong people management & leadership experience

· Proven ability to collaborate across global teams, managing timezones effectively

· B.S in Computer Science or related field

Third Party Applications Not Accepted